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ikuwindows the intelligent faade is a complete faade system with
an integrated self-cleaning function. This faade system offers all
the benefits of using prefabricated facadeelements: The production
in the factory is a guarantee for precise manufacturing and
quickinstallation on site.
This system enables the changes of glass from inside and the
integration of maintenance andevacuation units.
The system is directly connected to the water supply with
detergent being added to the waterautomatically via mixer unit.
Water and detergent are sprayed on to the faade at the touch of
abutton. Then the integrated wipers clean the faade
automatically.
Individually it can be parameterised how much and how long water
should be sprayed onto theglass facade, equally the frequency of
the wiper movement can be decided.
The wipers are spring-loaded, which guarantees not only a
perfect cleaning result.
Maximum system height is 60 m for one wiper. On taller buildings
several systems are installedon top of one other.
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Unique options:
Additional to self-cleaning mechanism
systemized integration of
maintenance & evacuation unit shading photovoltaic lighting
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Benefits that pay off:
Convenience
cleaning at the touch of a button clean facades in just a few
hours (even high rise) no need for external cleaning contractors
rainwater used for cleaning cycle
free design for architects
Safety / Privacy
safe cleaning of high glass facades risk-free change of glass
from inside no breakage from building maintenance units protection
of privacy no outside personnel looking into the building
(espionage / break-ins) evacuation in case of disaster
protection of the faade from fire and smog
by increasing pressure of water spraying
Cost effectiveness
extremely low operation costs high frequency of cleaning without
additional costs one-off investment low maintenance cleaning of
solar panels, in order not to
lose efficiency in energy production
Highlights:
Extremely efficient seriesproduction
no silicone used for glazing glass changeable from inside
minimum construction time easy integration of glass
marble or aluminium panels
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Test values
Air permeability in accordance with NORM EN 12153 AE
1650(pressure and suction)
Water-tightness to driving rainin accordance with NORM EN 12155
RE 1650
Safety testing 3000 Pa: passed
Thermal transmission coefficient
Ucw = 1,5 W/m2 K for double glazing Ug = 1,1 W/m
2K
For further details please refer to www.iku-windows.com
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Detail of the installation of the brackets, which are cast in
place in the structure of the building
CO NCRETE
IM - CHANNEL
Ar = 150A
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At each element a hook is fixedto hang the elements into
thepremounted brackets at thestructure of the building
Prefabrication of elements in individual sizesaccording to the
specification
Production of the frames
1. Profiles are cut to length2. Drilling and processing of
profiles3. Assembly of the profiles4. Inserting the gaskets
Glazing1. Fitting of the glazing profiles into the glass2. Glass
is layed onto the frame3. Glass elements are fixed with screws
from
the inside without using silicone makes glass changeable from
inside
4. Finished elements are stored on transportunits
Installation
Integration of motor & driving unit and sprayingprofiles
every 60 meters.
The wiper is running over the full height of appx.60 meters. The
belts carrying the wiper are runninginside the vertical
profiles.
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Horizontal section: Vertical section:
adjustable bracket
centeringdevice
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According to the specification two wipe options are
available
Minimum distance between glass surface and shading: Design 1:
110 mmDesign 2: 75 mm, this wiper design is bendable, therefore it
can be applied to curved facades
Both wipers are flexible they integrate a leaf spring to adapt
perfectly to the surface of the glass
Wiper design 1 Wiper design 2
The various options Shading Photovoltaic Lighting
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are integrated without disturbing the built in self cleaning
mechanism.A systemized fixing unit for these options is part of the
concept
Glas
Abhebeeinheit
Wischer innen
Feder
Wischer auen
Glas
Wischer innen
FederWischer-lippe
Wischer auen
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Detail: Integration of shading and wiper
Fixed / moveable louvre blinds
Shading, advertisement, lighting the ikuwindows built in
self-cleaning mechanism remains
undisturbed and ensures a clean facade anytime at the touch of a
button
Photovoltaic panels
There is a huge potential for the productionof clean energy by
using the facade as apower station.
Solar or photovoltaic panels should becleaned continuously.
Dirty solar panels reduce the efficiency inenergy production up
to 50%.
